This as multiple reports suggest President Donald Trump is leaning toward a decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Climate Accord, a landmark deal to curb carbon emissions that was approved by 195 countries.

Musk had been seen as one of the key voices representing Silicon Valley within the Trump administration. His withdrawal will likely be viewed by many as a serious disconnect between the president and the technology industry.

If the loss of Musk wasn't bad enough, the Trump administration also stands to lose the endorsement of LinkedIn CEO Reid Hoffman, who was quoted as saying of the President: "By trying to elevate his own TV ratings through 'America First' ideology, he is breaking our alliances and global leadership." ®